How to make all your essential payments in France

How to make all your essential payments in France

Whether you’re relocating to France full-time or simply enjoying a second home, getting to grips with how money works here will help everything run more smoothly. From opening a bank account and paying tradespeople to handling day-to-day spending and staying on top of...
A guide to the Ardèche

A guide to the Ardèche

The breathtakingly beautiful Ardèche is one of France’s least known departments. Tucked away in the southeastern part of the country in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, it is something of a hidden secret – and a magnificent example of the diversity of nature. The...
Why France’s allure is growing for US and Canadian citizens

Why France’s allure is growing for US and Canadian citizens

France has always held a special place in the hearts of our American and Canadian friends across the pond. It seems that everything France has to offer appeals to them, from the sophistication of Paris to the quaint rural villages boasting a long, fascinating history...
How to get 5G+ in France and the best broadband speeds

How to get 5G+ in France and the best broadband speeds

One might say there has been something of a revolution when it comes to internet technology over the last decade or so.  Both 5G and fibre internet are pretty much at the core of this revolution. They both mean much faster communication as well as better data...
Buying property in the Dordogne

Buying property in the Dordogne

It’s one of France’s most beautiful areas and offers a warm welcome welcome to international buyers. See where to look and what you’ll pay when buying property in the Dordogne. The Dordogne, in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region, is the third largest...